Headache, wind cold

The principal syndrome where the main pathological development is identified manifests through a series of main symptoms. For example, the main symptoms indicating an exterior wind-cold syndrome are chills and fever, headache and generalized body pain. These result from the invasion of wind and cold at the superficial region of the body, the failure of the Defensive-Qi to spread, and obstruction in the blood circulation. 

Wind-cold, as a Yin pathogenic factor, often firstly attacks the Yang region - the back of the body where the Bladder meridian passes. When the Qi and blood are not able to flow properly in this meridian, headache, stiffness of the neck and back, and general pain may appear. 

This formula can induce sweating and expel wind, cold and dampness. It is used in a common case of an excess condition of a wind-cold syndrome, or at the initial stage of a febrile disease. Patients suffer from chills, fever, headache with a heavy sensation, no sweating and have a blocked nose. A white tongue coating and a superficial, rapid pulse are seen in this syndrome. 

The pungent and warm Qiang Huo and Du Huo are used as chief. They can expel wind, cold and dampness from the upper part of the body and the lower part of the body respectively. Qiang Huo can reduce headache on the back of the head and can also treat stiffness of the neck. 

Indications 1) External invasion, wind cold in cases of exterior vacuity of the taiyang, 2) internal diseases with loss of harmony between the constructive and defensive, such as after prolonged disease or postpartum. Common cold, neuralgia, headache, abdominal pain due to chills, bodily weakness and vacuity, eclampsia, and neurasthenia. 

Main signs symptoms Fever, no sweating or possible perspiration which does not flow easily, slight aversion to wind cold, headache, thirst, cough, sore throat, a red tongue tip and a thin, white or thin, yellow coating, and a floating, rapid pulse... 

Indications External invasion of wind evils headache. Common cold and flus with headache, migraines, tension headache, neurogenic headache, acute and chronic rhinitis and sinusitis, vertigo... 

For wind cold headache or marked aversion to cold, subtract Mint and add raw Rhizoma Zingiberis (Sheng Jiang) and Folium Perillae Frutescentis (Sii Ye). 

Symptoms and indications Wind-cold headache due to rheumatism and skin pruritus, nasal congestion, nasal discharge, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, urticarial, arthritis, itching caused by rubella, spasm caused by fixed impediment... 

The weather conditions also added headaches. In winter the temperature sometimes gets below -50°F (-45°C) and may remain at -30°F (-35°C) for sustained periods. It is so cold that certain buildings need air locks to prevent excessive heat losses when people enter or leave. Many ordinary construction materials cannot withstand the temperature. The usual mastic sealing compound has to be replaced by an expensive silicone sealant. In addition to this the region has high winds and is earthquake-prone. 2... 

When Qi, Yang, fire and wind are ascending in an acute pathological condition, herbs that move Qi, blood or Yang upwards and outwards should be used with caution. Relevant formulas here are those which treat Bi syndrome or exterior syndrome caused by wind, damp and cold, formulas that disperse and spread the Liver-Qi and formulas that treat headache caused by Qi and blood stagnation. 

Gou Teng is sweet and slightly cold, and enters the Liver and Pericardium meridians. It can cool the liver, reduce the fire and relax the tendons. It is used in the condition where the Liver-heat stirs the wind so that patients suffer from dizziness, headache and irritability, and even have convulsions. As its function is not very strong, it is often used in combination with other herbs. 

This formula expels wind and eliminates dampness from the superficial part of the body and the subcutaneous region. It treats wind-dampness at the superficial level of the body and the Qi movement and blood circulation are blocked. This disorder is manifested as stiffness and pain of the neck, back and shoulders, headache, heaviness of the body, aversion to cold with mild fever, a white, slightly sticky tongue coating and a superficial pulse. 

Fang Feng enters the Bladder and Spleen meridians, expels wind-dampness from superficial and subcutaneous regions and reduces the heavy sensation of the head. Gao Ben enters the Bladder meridian, expels wind and cold, and effectively relieves headache as its aromatic smell can quickly reach the top of the head. 

Gou Teng is sweet and cold, and enters the Liver and Pericardium meridians. It has a strong function of clearing and reducing the Liver-heat, whether or not it is excess heat or empty-heat, and thus can calm the wind. It is particularly used to treat dizziness, headache, tinnitus, irritability, and red and irritated eyes. Because it enters the Pericardium meridian, it is also very effective for cooling the Heart, relaxing the tendons and calming the mind. 

Slight headache with chills, blocked nose, aversion to wind and cold, cough with thin sputum. 

The Lung relates to the skin and controls the opening and closing of the pores. When dryness obstructs the superficial region of the body, slight headache, chills and aversion to wind and cold may exist. 

Indications Wind heat, initial stage. Common cold, flus, acute bronchitis, acute tonsillitis, epidemic conjunctivitis, headache, vertigo, acute tracheitis. 

Main signs symptoms Headache in any part of the head accompanied by fever, aversion to wind and cold, fever, possible dizziness, nasal congestion, a thin, white tongue coating, and a floating, tight pulse... 

Symptoms and indications Common cold caused by wind-heat, cough, headache, gum swelling and pain, red eyes and hyperdacryosis, dim and blurred vision, diziness and vertigo... 

Traditional Medicine. Traditionally considered acrid tasting and warming disperses wind and cold san feng han) and clears the nasal cavity. Chinese traditional use records date back 3000 years to the Wu Shi Er Bing Fang (Prescriptions for 52 Diseases, 1065-771 Bc). Used both internally and externally to treat nasal congestion, running nose, the common cold, and headache as well as facial dark spots also used topieally to treat toothache. 

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